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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.85, 591.03 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.85, 591.03 and 363.79 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.85 : 591.03 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.85/591.03 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.85x = 591.03 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.85x = 215,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,010.80/393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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